The virtual space exploration education portal
2007; Elsevier BV; Volume: 61; Issue: 1-6 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/j.actaastro.2007.01.062
ISSN1879-2030
Autores Tópico(s)Learning Styles and Cognitive Differences
ResumoNew information technologies have evolved from space exploration—3-D visualisation 'lenses' and a growing suite of tools that allow access to exploration, analysis and interpretation of often complex information by a range of end users including the public, communicators, and policy makers. These tools have only become viable in the past year or two with the combination of the availability of inexpensive, but powerful, personal computers and widespread use of the Internet. A new study group under Commission 6 has been established, entitled 'Future Directions of Space Exploration Education', to build a Virtual Global Space Exploration Education Portal (VGSEEP) to open this revolution to all audiences, not just students. This paper describes the initial stages of VGSEEP. The NASA Learning Technologies suite of 'lenses' and tools will be demonstrated: World Wind, a 3-D globe that provides insights into our planet from space and almost down to ground level; the Virtual Field Trip that explores at ground level in 3-D; the Virtual Lab, which allows a range of samples to be examined via a virtual light microscope and/or a Scanning Electron Microscope and What's the Difference?, which allows users to manipulate information in a multi-graphical interface.
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